Inside Galapagos Boutique and Dave’s Coffee, Two Treasures in Charlestown, Rhode Island

May 31, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

A look inside two popular destinations for shoppers and coffee addicts in southern Rhode Island.

Oxford, Day 6: A Walk About Town

May 15, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

Originally posted June 1, 2012, this blog post series is an undergraduate short-term study abroad trip in Oxford, UK in partnership with Salve Regina University and St. Clare’s Oxford.

How to Shop the French Market (Almost) Like a Parisian

June 24, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Going to the French market has taken my interest in food to an entirely new level. Don’t get me wrong, the Aquidneck Grower’s Farmer’s Market in Newport still has a very special place in my heart, but the concept of shopping at the French market for an American is an incredible sensory experience. I’m fortunate […]

Boulinier, Parisian Secondhand Bookstore Chain

June 8, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

There’s an exhausting list of things we need for the apartment, but it’s time to have fun and add some small, decorative personal touches. The bookshelf in our apartment looks a little empty, so I found a list of secondhand bookstores written by Insidr Paris and decided to head to Boulinier in Bonne Nouvelle. If you’re […]

Meet FASHIONABLE, Fair Trade and Fashion-Forward

April 17, 2017.Reading time 2 minutes.

Meet the American, Fair Trade brand empowers women with style and grace I want to support brands that engage in eco-friendly and Fair Trade practices—the problem is that most of products in this market fail to balance both style and ethical consciousness. European eco-fashion brands have been able to adapt to the needs of the […]

Shopping at Sissi’s Corner in Le Marais

February 13, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

After 3 years, it only made sense that my first stop in Paris was shopping in Le Marais. I did some research on the best consignment shops to check out and found Sissi’s Corner on a list in Time Out Paris. Located around the corner from Place des Vosges and a short walk from Bastille, […]

Macaron Hoarder’s Christmas List 2016

December 9, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

My brother texted me a few days ago what I wanted for Christmas. There was a time when I couldn’t have had too many clothes and gift certificates from my favorite stores. Now I struggle to give anyone ideas for what I want, because I feel like I have enough. Honestly, the magical disappearance of […]

True&Co: A Pretty Bra Shop That Fits Its Name

December 16, 2015.Reading time 3 minutes.

As someone who works at a locally run denim boutique, it’s hard to imagine buying anything without first knowing that the fit is perfect—so how would it be possible to buy bras online? A few weeks ago, I went to Victoria’s Secret in the hopes of finding several new under-things and it reminded me why […]

Is Outlet Shopping Really Worth It?

June 16, 2015.Reading time 2 minutes.

Michael Kors recently settled a lawsuit for $4.8 million for misleading its outlet customers by labeling its outlet merchandise as “discounted,” when in fact, the outlet goods are made specifically for the outlet. If you ever pay attention to the clothing tags from a brand’s regular retail store at the mall vs. its outlet store, […]

Valentine’s Day 2015 in Newport

February 10, 2015.Reading time 1 minute.

The one upside to being snowed in is kicking into productivity hyperdrive. Since I’m the type of person who gets easily distracted by being out of the house, being forced to stay inside makes me focus on things I tend to put off… I am contributing writer for The Newport Blast and I haven’t written […]